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Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport.
Hawthorne, California · 66 ft elevation. 3 charter operators based here.
4.6/5
Google rating
82 ratings
3
Operators based
66
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Based operators
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Field standing
#48 / 152
California airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 82 Google ratings , ranked against 152 rated CA fields.
3 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 75% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
4 nm
To the nearest alternate
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport, listed as KHHR / HHR, is a mid-sized airport in Hawthorne, California. The airport sits 66 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Advanced Air LLC, Star Helicopters, LLC, and Surf Air (Operated by Southern Airways Express) are based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 4 nm), Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO, 8 nm), and Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 11 nm). With a single 4,884-foot paved runway, HHR can typically accommodate aircraft as large as midsize jets.
Charter pricing from HHR depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Hawthorne.
1 FBO serves KHHR. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Jet Center Los Angeles
Your FBO? Claim it, freeJet Center Los Angeles is a premier, full-service FBO located at Jack Northrop Field in Hawthorne, California, which is the most convenient airport in Los Angeles. Jet Center is staffed with professionals who are trained to the highest industry standards. Jet Center is the closest airport to Downtown and the most convenient location for all of your West Los Angeles destinations.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Sun-Fri 5:00am-10:00pm, Sat 6:00am-9:00pm (5am-10pm daily incl. holidays per AirNav)
- Unicom 129.7
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Taxi
- +13 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KHHR
IATA
HHR
FAA / Local
HHR
Elevation
66 ft
Coordinates
33.9228° N · 118.3350° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs CA fields
state range -210–7,135 ft
At 66 ft, HHR sits lower than 76% of the 164 California fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,884 ft
- 07/254,884 ft × 100 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,884 ft
HHR's 4,884 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators3
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 4nmLAXLos Angeles International AirportLos Angeles
- 8nmSMOSanta Monica Municipal AirportSanta Monica
- 11nmLGBLong Beach International AirportLong Beach
- 16nmKSLILos Alamitos Army Air FieldLos Alamitos
- 17nmBURHollywood Burbank AirportBurbank
- 19nmVNYVan Nuys AirportVan Nuys
Location
Open the full mapKHHR · Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport · Hawthorne, CA
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from HHR on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 203 nm | 52m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 297 nm | 1h 5m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 321 nm | 1h 9m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 511 nm | 1h 35m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 637 nm | 1h 53m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 647 nm | 1h 54m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 681 nm | 1h 59m |
| Denver (DEN) | 745 nm | 2h 8m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use HHR?
- Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 4,884 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at HHR?
- Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,884 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at HHR?
- Yes. 3 charter operators list Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport as a home base, including Advanced Air LLC, Star Helicopters, LLC, Surf Air (Operated by Southern Airways Express). You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport?
- One FBO serves HHR: Jet Center Los Angeles. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to HHR?
- The closest alternate is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), about 4 nm away, followed by Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) at 8 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from HHR to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Las Vegas about 52m (203 nm), San Francisco about 1h 5m (297 nm), Scottsdale about 1h 9m (321 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.